It's a big deal. It will either advance your application or end it altogether, seems big to me!

Admission counselors routinely report to me that most essays they read might score 5 out of 10, not adding any value to the application. It's the season for Admissions & Applications and we lead the way.

You can put your child's essay to test right here. Rate each item below on a scale of 1 - 10, then average them all together for your overall rating.

___ How captivating is the title?

___ How interesting is the storyline?

___ What is the quality of writing style/ readability?

___ How well does it reflect meaning upon the student?

___ How well does it project college/ life success?

___ How well does it flow from beginning to end?

___ How well does the conclusion wrap it all up?

___ How well does it enhance the application?

___ (total points) / 8 = ___ rating

You should strive to score 8 on this quick test. If this is difficult for you, then call me and ask about our College Essay Tutorial and 19 examples of top quality essays.